1. Toro Bravo - Everyday Spanish food is about quality and fresh ingredients, simply prepared. This is rustic food, meant for downing as tapas and accompaniments to glasses of Spanish Rosado or pitchers of Sangria. This is food to relax over, to nibble at, and to share with friends.The Toro Bravo menu starts with pinchos, which are “little bites.” These are as simple as a … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #1-11
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurants in Portland #1-11
These are the results for the first eleven best restaurants from our 2012 Reader Survey. You'll find our readers top choices for the Portland metro area.
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #12 Beast
Just about everyone who reads local food magazines has seen this photo of Naomi Pomeroy of Beast. One of the creators of Gotham Tavern, Ripe Family Supper and clarklewis, she is the stuff of local legend. In 2009 Naomi opened Beast, modeled somewhat on her experience with Ripe. Through her travails, she has developed a quiet strength which shows in her food and in the way she … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #12 Beast
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #20 OX
20. OX restaurant is a temple to “the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy”. Opened in early 2012 by Quiñónez and Greg Denton, Ox has shot to the top of Portland's “must visit” restaurants, and placed number one on my 2012 Best New Restaurant List.On a recent warm summer evening, I ordered two … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #20 OX
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #17 Genoa
Genoa, revamped in 2009, has a completely new look and feel from the original location. Anyone familiar with the original layout, will be startled by the change in décor. The front of the restaurant is welcoming and airy, with a lush, modern feel, soft lighting and a fireplace warming both the ambiance and the room. Sound absorbing materials, as well as the wide spacing between … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #17 Genoa
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #21 Olympia Provisions
21. Olympic Provisions - As unpretentious as the restaurant itself, the menu is quite small: a few simple starters such as raw oysters, olives, and fried filberts, a couple of handsome salads, and above all an enormous bowl of soup. The pork and chickpea version is almost a light meal, and the potato-sorrel soup in a black pepper cream is hearty and yet, even in … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #21 Olympia Provisions